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My Career Path
Be very objective. Being consistent with that gives you the reputation of being a true truth seeker. Always question yourself.
About Kurt
- Grew up in Los Angeles, California.
- Always had an interest in math and statistics and how they can be applied to the real world.
- Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics—due to his interest in math, he decided to become an actuary.
- Says that going through the actuarial exam process, he failed about 25 percent of the time and had to keep going back to retake the tests.
- Spent time working as a consultant for Milliman, among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services.
- While at Milliman, he decided he wanted to broaden his background as an actuary, so he attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received his MBA in healthcare management.
- Became an actuary in the healthcare industry so he could find somewhere he could apply statistics, differentiate himself in a field that was changing, and make a difference.
- He is also the author of several articles on healthcare reform, risk management, and payment reform.